Your five o'clock porter is about to get a little more satisfying. Oregonian File Photo

Given Oregonians' propensity to infuse beer into everything, it's only a little surprising we've found a way to make drinking a charitable act.

Within the next week or so, the Oregon Public House will open at 700 N.E. Dekum St., becoming one of the nation's first charity bars.

That's right, a bar where your pint helps plant trees, teach music to disadvantaged kids, or fight the sex trade.

Organizers have spent more than a year fundraising and remodeling the space. Now, they're awaiting final city inspections and hoping to open for business next Friday.The bar is the brainchild of Ryan Saari, a pastor at The Oregon Community, a Northeast Portland church that defies the stereotype of what church should look like.

Hip-looking young people frequent his masses. There is wine and coffee and snacks, and indie rock music is included in the ceremony.

The bar isn't affiliated with the church, but Saari's faith plays a factor in his desire to do something good for the community. And his love for a good microbrew influenced the mode of giving he chose.

The bar's motto is "Have a pint. Change the world."

Here's how Oregon Public House will work:

When patrons order their beer and/or food, they'll be given a choice between several charities to support with the proceeds from their pint. After workers are paid and supplies are purchased, every cent of Oregon Public House's profits will be donated.

To check out Oregon Public House and get updates on its opening date, visit its website or Facebook page.